Upcoming events.
Stewards of Earth Highway Cleanup
The Penn Dems will be pickin’ and grinnin’ while we clean up the ditches along the highway we have adopted. Jeff Shelton, captain of the new “Green Team” is excited to lead the volunteers in keeping Pennington County beautiful.
We need 20 volunteers…water and snacks will be provided.
Please be sure to bring a pair of gloves!
Pennington County Friendraiser: Bring a Friend, Find Your People
A casual, community-building event hosted by the Pennington County Democrats every second Tuesday at 5:30pm at Thirsty’s in downtown Rapid City—bring a friend and join the conversation!
Pennington County Democrats Monthly Forum
Join the Pennington County Democrats on Thursday, May 15 at our new venue - the Dahl Arts Center - for our monthly forum focused on local organizing, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
Early Voting & Voter Registration Deadline
Voter registration for the Municipal/School Election to be held on June 3, 2025, will close on May 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 605-394-2153.
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov or www.pennco.org.
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration.
Municipal/School Election June 3 ~ Polls Open 7AM-7PM
Vote on Election Day: Polling places will be open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Polling Place List
If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx or call the county auditor at 605-394-2153.
Vote by Mail or In-Person:
Vote by Mail: Request a ballot by mail by completing this form: Absentee Ballot Application Form
Mail the ballot to Pennington County Auditor, PO Box 6160, Rapid City, SD 57709.
Postage to return a voted ballot is $1.50 or 3 Forever Stamps - don't forget to SIGN the back of the return envelope.
You may drop your voted ballot off in person by returning the ballot to the County Administration Building, 130 Kansas City Street and dropping your ballot into the ballot box in the Auditor's Office.
Pennington County Friendraiser: Bring a Friend, Find Your People
A casual, community-building event hosted by the Pennington County Democrats every second Tuesday at 5:30pm at Thirsty’s in downtown Rapid City—bring a friend and join the conversation!
Attention: No June Meeting. Join us for the Black Hills Comedy Festival.
In lieu of our monthly meeting in June, we are organizing our first fundraiser with the Black Hills Comedy Festival. More details to come!
Pennington County Friendraiser: Bring a Friend, Find Your People
A casual, community-building event hosted by the Pennington County Democrats every second Tuesday at 5:30pm at Thirsty’s in downtown Rapid City—bring a friend and join the conversation!
McGovern Day Rally
Celebrate civic spirit, shared values, and a night of food, speakers, and entertainment at the McGovern Day Rally on May 3 at Crazy Horse Memorial.
It is time to Stand Up and Speak Out! May Day!
May Day is our next Day of Action along with 50501. Allies of LGBTQ2S people and more will be there in light of the Rapid City Council's decision to censor banners along Main Street, including Pride Flags. Be there to support the Black Hills Center for Equality and march for their rights, women's rights, and all of our rights as citizens!
Join your friends and neighbors at Founders Park, May 1st starting at 4pm. The Pennington County Democrats have invited a speaker from the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union to speak to the crowd at 5:30!
Pennington County Democrats at the Earth Day Expo
Join the Pennington County Democrats at the Rapid City Earth Day Expo for a fun, family-friendly day of sustainability, community, and connection.
Third Thursday with Pennington County Democrats - Special Election Edition (Apr ‘25)
Join the Pennington County Democrats for their monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Rapid City Public Library to connect, organize, and get involved in local efforts—everyone is welcome!
Pennington County Friendraiser: Bring a Friend, Find Your People
A casual, community-building event hosted by the Pennington County Democrats every second Tuesday at 5:30pm at Thirsty’s in downtown Rapid City—bring a friend and join the conversation!
Third Thursday with Pennington County Democrats (Mar ‘25)
Pennington County Democrats – Monthly Meeting
🗓 Every Third Thursday
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Labor Temple, 922 1/2 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Join the Pennington County Democrats for our monthly meeting, held on the third Thursday of each month at the Labor Tempel. We’ll discuss local organizing efforts, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. Everyone is welcome!